Member Profile

Cargo Connections

Linking the world's top general cargo agents

An independently owned global freight forwarding network founded in 2014, focused on responsible growth and financial stability

๐ŸŒ 50+ Countries ๐Ÿข 94 Members Founded 2014 ๐Ÿ’ผ Open Membership
Cargo Connections
Cargo Connections| Independently owned ยท Founded 2014 ยท Global Coverage

About Cargo Connections

Cargo Connections is an independently owned global freight forwarding network founded in 2014 by Rachel Crawford. With 94 members across 50+ countries, the network is focused on responsible and sustainable growth โ€” targeting emerging markets and vacant territories while maintaining a controlled membership cap per country to protect exclusivity and member value.

Membership is limited to a maximum of 3 agents per country, with exceptions for larger markets such as China (10), India (10), USA (10), Australia (5), Brazil (5), Canada (5), Tรผrkiye (5) and UAE (5). All prospective members are vetted by references before joining, ensuring that every new partner meets the network's standards for professionalism and reliability.

Cargo Connections has built a strong reputation for financial stability, underpinned by a Payment Monitoring System that encourages prompt invoice settlement and adherence to network membership rules. The network covers all major freight verticals and regions, providing members with a trusted platform to build global partnerships.

94
Members
50+
Countries
2014
Founded
ยฃ250โ€“1k
Annual Fee

Membership Details

Annual Feeยฃ250 โ€“ ยฃ1,000 per year
Membership TypeOpen โ€” max 3 members per country (exceptions apply)
Member VettingReferences required
Shares MembersYes โ€” member list publicly available
Member DirectoryGlobal Coverage โ†—
Member BenefitsView Benefits โ†—
WhatsApp GroupYes
ApplyApply for Membership โ†—
Websitecargoconnections.net โ†—

Industry Verticals

  • โœˆ๏ธ Airfreight
  • ๐Ÿšข Seafreight
  • ๐Ÿš› Road Freight
  • ๐Ÿš‚ Rail
  • ๐Ÿญ Projects
  • โ„๏ธ Cold Chain
  • โš ๏ธ Dangerous Goods
  • ๐Ÿ› E-Commerce
  • ๐Ÿš— Automotive
  • โš“ Break Bulk
  • ๐Ÿšจ Critical & AOG
  • ๐Ÿ  Movers
  • ๐Ÿšข NVOCC
  • ๐Ÿ’Š Pharma & Healthcare

Regional Coverage

  • ๐ŸŒ Asia Pacific
  • ๐ŸŒ Europe
  • ๐ŸŒŽ Americas
  • ๐ŸŒ Middle East & Africa
  • ๐ŸŒ CIS / Central Asia

Financial Protection & Compliance

Payment Monitoring System
Cargo Connections operates a Payment Monitoring System as a proactive measure to ensure financial stability across the network. Members are expected to settle invoices promptly and adhere to membership rules, which the network reports has resulted in an excellent track record of financial security and reliability. No formal freight protection scheme is in place, but the network's strong community standards provide a practical safeguard.
Freight ProtectionNo formal scheme
FDRS ListedNo
Member VettingReferences required prior to joining

2026 Annual Conference โ€” Xi'an, China

Joint Event โ€” Cargo Connections & DigiFreight
Annual Conference โ€” Xi'an 2026
๐Ÿ“… 11โ€“13 October 2026
๐Ÿ“ Grand Hyatt Xi'an, China
Delegate Fee
ยฃ850
Under-30 Discount
35% reduction*
Conference Info
* 35% fee reduction available for delegates under 30 years of age when accompanied by a senior company member.
Social Programme: Optional Terracotta Army visit ยท Welcome Dinner with live music ยท Future Freight Leaders Initiative ยท Auspicious Lotus Feast cultural dinner ยท Farewell Party at Goji Restaurant.

Network Team

Rachel Crawford
Rachel Crawford
Founder & CEO
Wendy Schuller
Wendy Schuller
Administration Manager